Diamond and mother-of-pearl 'Romantic Flowers' demi-parure, Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo: Sotheby's.

The articulated necklace decorated to the front with brilliant-cut diamond-set scrolls extending to the back, highlighted by mother-of-pearl flower heads and pear-shaped diamonds, length approximately 370mm; and pair of earrings and ring en suite; the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 35.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed and numbered JH000647, JH000648 and JH000951 respectively. (3) Ring size: 3¾.  Estimation 600,000 - 1,000,000 HKD (58,042 - 96,737 EUR) 

Accompanied by three Van Cleef & Arpels certificates of authenticity stating that "This 'Romantic Flowers' High Jewellery has been created from Bals de Légende collection, the inspiration for which has been drawn from five major balls of the 20th century. These balls brought guests together in prestigious locations in major cities, to share the pleasure of unique, exclusive moments of culture and celebration."

Also accompanied by original sketches, and two hardcover books of 'Bals de Légende' collection; further accompanied by signed boxes.

Literature: 2011 Assouline Publishing, 'Bals de Légende' Bals Legendary costume, Balls of the twentieth century, Nicholas Foulkes, p. 97

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite. Hong Kong | 07 oct. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com